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Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB) vs Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus vs Amazon Fire Phone phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Amazon Fire Phone X Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB) 25Points
5.1"
AMOLED

1080x1920

16
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Amazon Fire Phone (32GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus X
4.7"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)} 25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB) vs Fire Phone (32GB)} 2 Advantages Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+eMMC 5.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 4.5
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+432 PPI38%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs312 PPI
+5.1"9%
Larger screen
vs4.7"
+(back) 16MP24%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+HumidityAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+TemperatureAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2800 mAh17%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2400 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Micro-B USB MHL-2Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+MicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
f/2.2 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.

29 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
32GB (25GB available)
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
+22 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
ModelGalaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)Fire Phone (32GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy S5 Plus LTE-A, Samsung SM-G901FAT&T Amazon Firephone SD4930UR
Country or region available(Europe)Singapore
(Europe), Singapore
USA
USA
BrandSamsungAmazon
Release date11/1/20147/25/2014, Announced: 6/18/2014
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)72.5 x 142 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)66.5 x 139.2 millimeters (2.62 x 5.48 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 3
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.1" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)432 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredAmazon Fire OS UI 3.5 / 3.6.5

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 420Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)
eMMC 5.0
32GB (25GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)LTE Cat3 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length31mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length22mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 3.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-2Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Humidity
Proximity sensor
Temperature
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2800 mAh2400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging9W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy20 hours22 hours
Standby916.7 hours (38.2 days)285 hours (11.9 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Gold
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Dual Shot camera (video + photo)
• Download Booster (LTE + WiFi)
• IP67 certified: dust and water resistant up to 1m and 30min
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• 3D Dynamic Perspective UI (based on 4 front cameras)
• System wide tilt, auto-scroll, swivel and peek functions
• Unlimited Cloud Drive photo storage
Firefly app

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S5 Plus (SM-G901F 32GB)Amazon Fire Phone (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.09W/kg (head), 1.29W/kg (body)1.34W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.611W/kg (head), 0.376W/kg (body)feature not registered
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